Julia M. Jenness, 88, of Marshall, IL, formerly of Chrisman, IL, passed away 5:30 PM Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the home of her daughter in Marshall. Julia was born Oct. 12, 1936 near Chrisman, IL, the daughter of O.F. Davis ad Lucy Esham Davis. She was married to John D. Jenness and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1986. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathi Richter and several siblings. Surviving are two daughters, Jonni (Clifford) Turner of Marshall, IL; Vicki (Floyd) Parr of Alabama; a son, Brent Jenness of Lafayette, IN; grandchildren, Paul Cork, Chris (Jennifer) Cork and Anna Turner; step-grandchildren, Matt (Chelsea) Turner, April Turner, Tosha (Michael) Beard, Catherine Turner and Luke Turner; several great- great grandchildren; a sister, Sue Jenness of Chrisman, IL and a son-in-law, Steve Richter. She was a graduate of the Danville Community College Nursing Program and loved gardening. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 8th, at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall, IL. Burial will be in the Danville National Cemetery at Danville, IL on Monday. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.